Baltimore got a little scare at the start of Week 4, but Lamar Jackson’s absence from the media viewing portion of practice doesn’t appear to be tied to anything serious.
Jackson was not on the field for the open part of the Ravens’ first practice of the week, according to multiple reports. Still, the early signs point away from injury. He spoke with reporters before practice and didn’t suggest he was dealing with any physical problem or that he might miss Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
An update later added more context: Jackson was seen leaving the practice field in full uniform by ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, and head coach Jesse Minter said his quarterback was limited because of “something small.”
The likelier explanation is the grind of the last week. Baltimore traveled to Brazil, then turned around for a tight, taxing, and thrilling win over the Dallas Cowboys. Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported that Jackson “looked and sounded either really tired or sick” in the locker room after that game.
The Ravens did get a more encouraging development elsewhere on the offensive line. Ronnie Stanley returned to practice after sitting out all of Week 3 with a toe injury. His backup, 2025 fifth-round pick Carson Vinson, handled his first career regular-season start, but Stanley’s possible return would give a battered unit a needed lift.
Baltimore will issue its first full practice report of Week 4 later this afternoon, which should bring more clarity on Jackson, Stanley, and any other injuries the Ravens picked up in Brazil.
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